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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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"bump...bump" from front end - help

I have a 2001 F350 4-door 7.3 diesel...single rear wheel.

I installed a Summit Racing 3" leveling kit up front last year and 20" wheels. Tires are wider (14" I think) and taller (about 34") than stock and Nittos.

I'm hearing a "bump...bump" from the front end on a regular basis. More so when backing into a parking spot or at low-speed turning.

Is this a common problem?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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Does this bump bump sound like a tire rubbing on something? Or more of a metal clunk-clunk sound?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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No - it's not the tire. I'm certain of that. I was wondering if maybe the u-joints up there could be making this sound.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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Ball joints or sway bar bushings come to mind. Also, might sound silly but are the hubs locked?
 
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